Overview

It was recently observed that algebraic combinatorialists and commutative
algebraists had been using similar techniques to study different problems.
These connections were highlighted in a successful meeting that took
place in January 2004 at Queen's University in Kingston. In this meeting,
through a series of expository lectures by Tony Geramita and Fran\c{c}ois
Bergeron, among others, it was made evident that interesting special
cases of the notion of Macaulay's inverse systems of Commutative Algebra
are essentially the same objects as coinvariants spaces studied in Algebraic
Combinatorics and Representation Theory.

This meeting will be a continuation of the first meeting in Kingston.
At the end of the Kingston meeting a session was held where open problems
and new directions were discussed and a list of relevant open problems
to guide further research was compiled. As a result, several of the
participants have begun collaborations on new research topics, applying
techniques from Algebraic Combinatorics to examine conjectures in Commutative
Algebra and vice-versa.

Our goal is to provide a forum for reporting recent progress, as well
as introducing young researchers to this field. We plan to have expository
talks, and spend the rest of the time discussing open problems and methods
to approach them.

Financial support:

Funding support is available for graduate students and postdoctoral
fellows. Apply
here

Accommodation in Ottawa

Participants are asked to make their own accommodation reservations.
We are happy to provide the information below to assist in your selection.
In some cases, special rates have been granted for the Fields Workshop
Series. In all cases, to ensure that you get the best possible rate,
please mention that you are a university professor/student visiting
the University of Ottawa, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

When making your reservation, please clarify payment and cancellation
policies as these vary from hotel to hotel. You should get a confirmation
number for future reference. Rates quoted below are in Canadian dollars,
are per night, and are subject to applicable taxes.

Hotels:

Most of the following hotels are listed on the Canadian Association
of University Business Officers (CAUBO) website. Special hotel rates
are negotiated for CAUBO/AUCC through the University of British Columbia.
The current rates, available to all faculty and staff for Regular Members
and College and University Subscriber Members are listed below. More
information (and direct links to the websites with CAUBO-negotiated
rates) is available at the CAUBO web site (under Procurement -
Arrangements). Blackout dates indicate periods during which special
rates do not apply.

Travel

From the airport:

By taxi, the trip to the University takes about 20 minutes
and costs about $25. To travel by bus, take bus # 97 to the
"Laurier" bus stop, which is at the edge of the campus. The
buses run every 15 minutes during the daytime. The fare is
$2.50 and you will need exact change.

The schedule for bus # 97 is available at the OCTranspo
web site along with complete transit way maps. Please
note that schedules change on the weekend, so you'll want
to check that out by clicking on the "Saturday" or "Sunday"
buttons.

From the train station:

By taxi, the trip to the University takes about 5 minutes
and costs about $10. To travel by bus, take bus # 95 to the
"Laurier" bus stop, which is at the edge of the campus. The
buses run every 10 minutes during the daytime. The fare is
$2.50 and you will need exact change.

The schedule for bus # 95 is available at the OCTranspo
web site along with complete transit way maps. Please
note that schedules change on the weekend, so you'll want
to check that out by clicking on the "Saturday" or "Sunday"
buttons.

From the bus station:

The Voyageur Bus Terminal is located at 265 Catherine Street
between Lyon and Kent St. Information on Schedules and Fares
is available at http://voyageur.com or by calling 613-238-5900
or toll-free at 1-800-668-4438. By taxi, the trip from the
Terminal to the University takes about 5 minutes and costs
about $10. To travel by local bus, check the OCTranspo web site for route
information (there is no direct route to the University Campus
but bus #4 brings you to the Rideau Centre which is close
by). The buses run every 15 minutes during the daytime. The
fare is $2.50 and you will need exact change.

Travelling by car:

If travelling by car, you'll be on highway 417 (the Queensway).
Take exit Nicholas Street exit. The edge of campus is at Nicholas
and the Queensway. The University of Ottawa and the hotel
locations are indicated on the maps
section of this web site.

Parking

Check with your hotel or other accommodation choice regarding
parking. If hotel parking is not available, there are several
municipal parking lots available near campus.

For those staying at the University of Ottawa dormitories,
parking is offered at an additional charge. Day occassinal
parking is available on campus in covered garages, parking
meters, and pay and display lots. For more complete information
about the location and cost of these options, visit the website
of the University of Ottawa's Parking
and traffic division.

Additional information regarding parking will be posted to
this web site as it becomes available.